Joshua Gatt to sign with Minnesota United FC

According to Megan Ryan at Star Tribune, Joshua Gatt will join Minnesota United. The 25-year-old winger has been slowed by injuries the past few years, but at one time was receiving call-ups to the USMNT. There is some discussion that Loons coach Adrian Heath should try the Michigan native at right back.

Minnesota United takes on Portland Timbers 7:00 p.m. CST Sunday night

Minnesota will be taking on the Portland Timbers in preseason action today. To get ready for United’s second broadcast preseason game, read a recap of the Loons’ tilt against the ‘Couv and then Wes Burdine’s analysis of the tactical choices in that game. We’ll have a link to the broadcast right here once Portland or Minnesota publishes it.

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The Dark Clouds have brought back the Charity Card Club. You can pledge to donate to a local charity for each red and yellow card Loons players earn.